Emerging markets a ‘sweet spot’ for fixed income
Emerging market bond funds are the “sweet spot” when it comes to the search for fixed income yield, according to Blackrock.
Fixed Income
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Surging green bond market suffers diversification problem
A letter from Insight Investment calling for greater green bond issuance from banks highlights the lack of depth in the green bond space, despite the market growing significantly over the last year and the first green bond funds reaching their three-year track record.
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Cheapest ETF in Europe launches
Lyxor Asset Management is launching the cheapest ETF in Europe this week, bringing prices in the UK and the Continent in line with US products.
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Hermes to launch ESG credit fund
Hermes Investment Management is boosting its fixed income prowess with the launch of an unconstrained ESG credit fund later this year.
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Where next for bond flows?
Skittish investment in high yield and robust demand for emerging market debt led the action by European bond funds over the last year, but will this trend continue?
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FCA: Third of closet trackers have made improvements
The FCA says a third of the 64 funds that came under fire for closet tracking have made improvements in an online update.
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David Zahn: Populism is not dead, it’s on holiday
Populism in Europe is not dead, it’s just on holiday, according to the head of European fixed income at Franklin Templeton Investments.
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Fund platforms lose market dominance
Platforms’ market dominance has declined over the past year, according to the Investment Association’s (IA) January statistics.
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AJ Bell ditches bonds in multi-asset income strategy
AJ Bell has made the “rare” decision to go bonds-free in the latest addition to its managed portfolio service (MPS) range.
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Baillie Gifford bond fund confronts rates and manager exits
Baillie Gifford bond manager Lesley Dunn has said the team can maintain top-quartile performance despite the exit of two heavyweights from the fixed income team and a rising interest rate environment.
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Hung Italian parliament is best for investors
The consensus forecast of no clear winner in this weekend’s Italian election coming true is the best short-term scenario for financial markets and the economy, according to industry experts.
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Don’t underestimate currency risk
Currency is the “biggest hidden risk” to equity portfolios, yet many investors are not aware of the threat it poses, according to Natixis Investment Managers.
